[Puff Daddy & A$AP Rocky:]
Uh, my mic sounds nice, check one (Woo!)
My mic sounds nice, check two (Uh-huh, yeah-yeah)
Testing, one-two, one-two, let’s go (Uh-huh, yeah-yeah)
(Uh, woo!) Let’s go
(Uh, uh, yeah-yeah) Let’s go
My mic sounds nice, check one (Yeah, yeah)
My mic sounds nice, check two (Yeah, testing, testing, woo!)
Stoned-stoned when I’m in my zoney-zone
Smokin’ on the homegrown, feeling like I’m all alone
Used to go to Kingdome, Rucker Park with Tony Tone (Harlem!)
Listenin’ to Bone Bone, feelins in my bone bone
I can tell it
I could give a fuck about a list, ya heard? (Ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about a diss, ya heard? (Ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about your clique, ya heard? (Ya heard?)
Shut the fuck up ‘fore I rock your bitch, ya heard? Uh
Shut the fuck up!
My mama named me, my papa gave me cock to take a piss with
To fuck ya bitch with
Life is different for me, for instance
The type of niggas spray his kids in some chicks
He wouldn’t raise his kids with, that type of twisted sick shit
Come on, man
[Akia Harvey & Puff Daddy:]
What you say, nigga? Time’s out
Let’s start over with this conversation
You sound super crazy right now
And I got my two kids listenin’? (I’m just playing)
You said what? (I said I’m just-)
Uh-uh, nigga, you got me fucked up
Shut the fuck up!
[A$AP Rocky & Puff Daddy:]
I could give a fuck about a list, ya heard? (Ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about a diss, ya heard? (Ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about your clique, ya heard? (Ya heard?)
Shut the fuck up ‘fore I rock your bitch, ya heard?
Shut the fuck up!
People really think I’m an asshole, I say anything (C’mon)
Truthfully, I just say what I really think
Like I’m too fresh, man, to be an under-class-man (Too fresh)
Would say, “Suck my dick”—but that’s sexual harassment (Take that, let’s go!)
Fuck around and really come through in a murse on ya (Come on)
Who else you know design ya stage and do your merch over? (Come on)
And if you lame, do your verse over (Yeah)
I changed the game like I’m Kurt Warner (Yeah, keep going)
I run the game like I’m Time Warner (Yeah)
This ain’t no Teen Choice Awards, slime slide on ya (Keep goin’, yeah)
And make your home for mama’s fried roasting
Had leans and Beams, tomatoes, Mercedes
Had keys and grams, just me and Yams
(Yeah, come on)
[A$AP Rocky:]
And Stevie rest in peace
Pickin’ off the last collard greens
, stress up outta me
Now we sellin’ out the Coliseum for the dynasty
Tell them boys who got it locked and got the key
You gotta see behind the scenes or in the streets (A$AP)
[A$AP Rocky, Puff Daddy & A$AP Ferg:]
Peep my repertoire, Uptown esplanade
Eleanor, Druham, Nickel goin too HAM (C’mon)
AK, Jackie Rob
East 11, 99
Lenox Ave, VLONE, Eastside, Wingstone
(Yeah, Uptown)
[A$AP Rocky & Puff Daddy:]
Stoned-stoned when I’m in my zoney-zone
Smokin’ on the homegrown, feeling like I’m all alone (Yeah)
Used to go to Kingdome, Rucker Park with Tony Tone (C’mon, that’s right)
Listenin’ to Bone Bone, feelins in my bone bone (Yeah, yeah)
I can tell it
I could give a fuck about a list, ya heard? (Take that, yeah)
I could give a fuck about a diss, ya heard? (Ya heard?)
I could give a fuck about your clique, ya heard? (Take that)
Shut the fuck up ‘fore I rock your bitch, ya heard? Uh (Take that, take that)
[Puff Daddy & A$AP Ferg:]
Ayo, we don’t give a fuck about none of that shit
This is Harlem, motherfuckers (Yeah, take that, take that)
The fuck you think? (Uptown, nigga!)
Mob, A$AP, Same Gang
Tone Wop
Harlem
Exploring the Swagger and Soul of “Tony Tone”
“Tony Tone” by ASAP Rocky is a raw, unapologetic celebration of Harlem pride and self-assuredness. The track opens with playful mic checks, setting a nostalgic, communal tone before diving into Rocky’s signature bravado. Throughout the song, Rocky dismisses industry politics—whether it’s lists, disses, or cliques—emphasizing his independence and confidence. Vivid imagery of his Harlem roots, references to iconic local spots, and shoutouts to lost friends ground the song in a sense of place and personal history. The chorus and ad-libs reinforce a carefree, rebellious spirit, while quick switches between humor and aggression highlight Rocky’s versatility as an artist. Ultimately, “Tony Tone” is both a tribute to the late A$AP Yams and a manifesto of Rocky’s unfiltered artistry.
Song Credits
- Artist: ASAP Rocky
- Featured Artists: Puff Daddy, A$AP Ferg, Akia Harvey
- Songwriters: Rakim Mayers (ASAP Rocky), Sean Combs (Puff Daddy)
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: RCA Records